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Because of you

When Jason finally realized what his best friend had said, Shane was already out the door, leaving only stunned faces behind.

"W-what?" was all that could be heard from a more than confused Jason.

"He can not be serious." Said an angry Nate, shaking his head.

Sighing, Mitchie looked at the people standing around her. She knew what had to be done and she would do it. It would hurt her more than anything, but it was the only way. She would hurt herself for her brother's happiness, for her first love's happiness. She would not be the reason for this fight, she couldn't be. That is why she decided to end it before it even fully started.
She knew that soon all eyes would be on her, that's why she took one last deep breath, calming herself down, before speaking up.

"I won't make you choose." She said quietly, stepping forward a little and towards her older brother.

Jason's gaze snapped to her sister, even more confused now. What did she mean? This wasn't her fault. This was all Shane's. That's why he'd choose her.

"Mitch. What are you talking about?" This was Nate asking, Jason didn't even try to understand. He couldn't. He believed that Mitchie wouldn't do this to him. Not again. She couldn't leave him.

Shedding a few tears, Mitchie shook her head.

"You know what I'm talking about, Nate." Wiping her eyes, she took another sob-like breath, preparing for what was to come. "I'm making the decision for you, Jason. I know you'd choose me over anyone in a heartbeat, but I won't let you. I'm not worth it."

Jason was astonished. She couldn't do this!

"You're talking nonsense, Mitch. You're worth more than anything in the world. Shane is an ass for making me choose between my supposed best friend and my sister." Jason tried talking sense into Mitchie. He couldn't and he wouldn't loose her again. He needed to make sure of that.

"Don't be stupid, Jase." Mitchie sobbed. "Don't destroy something so valuable. I know what you've been through with him. You need Shane, more than me, someone who has never been there for you."

"That's not true, Mitchie. You would have been there, but you had your reasons to leave. And I forgave you." Jason was now desperate, he saw the inevitable coming.

"Bullshit, Jason. I was always unworthy of your trust, your love. Shane deserves you. He's your best friend. You can count on him. Don't throw all these years of friendship away." Mitchie knew, that she needed to get out of there and soon. She was on the verge of breaking down, on the verge of giving in. She was on the verge of being selfish and just hug her brother tight, but she knew that it was wrong. She was the wrong choice for her brother, Shane never was. Shane was with him through it all. And she couldn't break Shane again, she couldn't see him hurt. She also knew that she would hurt herself with this decision more than anyone, but she was going to do it anyway. She would hurt Jason for the moment, but soon he'd be with his best friend, soon he'd have all but forgotten about his little unworthy sister. "It's my final decision, Jason. Please respect that. I will leave camp early tomorrow and you will never see me again. You won't be hurt by me ever again. I promise you."

And with her final words, Mitchie was out of the door and out on the camp grounds, leaving a speechless crowd of people behind.
Jason was hurt, that's all he knew at the moment. Shane had made him choose and broke his heart in the process, even if it wasn't by his own choice. He lost his sister all over again and this time he would probably never get her back.

--Shane--CampRock--

As the shock of what happened finally sunk in, Jason made his way towards a certain cabin. He was moving through the camp grounds he had known almost all his life, being hurt before on the same. He couldn't believe it and he couldn't accept the fact, that Mitchie would leave camp again and more than that, Mitchie would leave HIM again.
Stepping towards the door, Jason began knocking noisily. Only seconds later, his raven haired friend opened.

Shane was shocked to see his best friend, standing there. Could it be, that Jason would have chosen him, not Mitchie? Shane was hopeful, but if this was the case, then why was Jason looking so furious?

"Jase. What's wrong?" Sure, Shane wanted to know Jason's decision, but more than that did he want to know what was up with him. After all, he was his best friend and he was concerned.

"You, is what's wrong! You made her leave, you made Mitchie leave. She made the decision for me that I should never have to make. She followed your wishes and because of you, I lost my sister. Because of you I will probably never see her again, ever." Jason was rambling with anger and he knew it, but he didn't care. He was hurt and angry. He needed to let it all out.

"Jason, calm down. I didn't mean it that way. I didn't mean for her to leave. I was just hurt." Shane was panicking by now. This was not at all what he had wanted. He didn't want to make her leave. He didn't want to hurt his best friend, the one he could always count on. "This is probably all a misunderstanding, she wouldn't leave."

"No, it's not. I know my sister and she wouldn't joke around with something like this. Because of you, I won't have any of you two in my life in the future." With that, Jason turned on his heel, heading back to his own cabin.

--Shane--CampRock--

It had now been a few hours since Jason's visit to Shane's cabin and Shane was sitting on his bed, face in hands. What had he done? How could he be so stupid. He needed Jason, his best friend. He had been the only constant thing in his life, along with Nate, throughout all this trouble. All this hurt. He couldn't live without him.
It was bugging him. Why had Mitchie done it? Wasn't she supposed to be selfish?
Sitting there for all these hours he couldn't get his thoughts straight, couldn't get an answer to his questions.
Remaining in this position for a little longer, he made a decision. He needed to know the truth behind Mitchie's decision and there was only one person that could help him with it.
Slowly standing up, he made his way out of his cabin, out into the now dark night and towards the cabin, he knew she was staying in.
Pounding on the door, he made sure he was heard inside. He wouldn't let her get away like that. He needed to know why.

After a few more heavy knocks, the door slowly opened, revealing a dark-haired beauty in the same clothes, that she had worn earlier, her hair tousled and her eyes red. As she saw who was standing outside her door, her eyes went wide.

Shane didn't think of beating around the bush, so he came straight out.

"Why did you do it, Mitchie?"

Yep, I know, really short again, but I tried my best and at least this didn't take as long as last time ;) By the way, thank you so much for the reviews last chapter! I always try to answer everyone!

So, I have a question for you guys, would you like another Smitchie story? 'Cause there is a plot that has been haunting me a few weeks now. I don't have a title yet, but this could be the plot:

"Shane Gray, Nate Howard and Jason White are Connect 3. What if their manager thought that another addition to the band was needed? What if this addition was a girl?"

Like it? Don't like it? Tell me! And if you have any suggestions for the title, just tell me, I'm in desperate need :)

Oh and don't forget to also tell me what you thought of the actual chapter ;) Constructive critism is always appreciated!

Review, please!

x Corinna